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Glucose12 t1_iriohyp wrote

Reply to comment by chain_me_up in proud boys in Manchester? by FagenSnow

"straight man" as in the person helping out the con artist in a swindle. The helper/aid/partner in the con. The quotes around it, prefacing the "con job" should have been sufficient context.

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chain_me_up t1_irioqvc wrote

I've simply never heard anyone refer to anything like this. If you're implying I know OP and OP is lying to stir the pot, definitely not true. I hate hate groups, as I hope most considerate humans would too.

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HelloDoYouHowDo t1_irjqrwm wrote

I’m not agreeing with him but the concept of the “straight man” is a thing and has nothing to do with sexuality. In comedy, it’s the character that’s supposed to be relatable who reacts to the more goofy characters. Jerry Seinfeld, Squidward, and Jim Halpert are all the “straight man” characters in their shows for example.

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chain_me_up t1_irjr9k2 wrote

Yeah the original commentor explained it in another comment, I'd just never heard of it and assumed it was some deranged homophobic comment lol.

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FagenSnow OP t1_iriqkpg wrote

what fucking con would this even be? you are ridiculous and kindly just fuck off with your nonsense.

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